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Medication for the Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder A Brief Guide

This brief guide considers topics related to the medical treatment of alcohol use disorder and alcoholism. Screening, assessment, and the development of treatment plans are discussed, as is the selection of an effective medication. Disulfiram, Naltrexone, and Acamprosate are considered. Co-occurring disorders are discussed as a complicating factor. The guide closes with a discussion of monitoring patients and adjusting the treatment plan when indicated. This course is based upon material published in a publication from SAMHSA and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism and is available as an open access article.

This course on alcohol abuse treatment with medication is designed for social workers, professional counselors, psychologists, nurses, and substance abuse counselors, who do clinical work. This course is appropriate for beginning, intermediate and advanced level practitioners who wish to develop their understanding of medications useful in the treatment of alcohol abuse and alcoholism. The course material includes a review of medication interventions for alcohol use disorder. It may also be useful for licensed clinicians who require clinical continuing education courses for license renewal.

Learning Objectives: This course will provide the practitioner with detailed information regarding the use of medication to treat alcohol use disorder. Specifically, a professional will:

• Describe how to develop a treatment plan and select medication(s) in alcohol use disorder• Identify conditions that commonly co-occur with alcohol use disorder• Recognize how to monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans when indicated

Citation: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, Medication for the Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder: A Brief Guide. HHS Publication No. (SMA) 15-4907. Rockville, MD: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2015. Reviewed by TM DiDona, PhD 2018 and found to be current. For a full list of current references, please Click Here

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Credits: 2

Exam Fee: $20.00

Format: Online

This Ce-Classes.com course is approved for CE credit by:

The American Psychological Association (APA) Ce-Classes.com is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Ce-Classes.com maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) CE-Classes.com, provider #1142, is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) www.aswb.org, through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. CE-Classes.com maintains responsibility for the program. ASWB Approval Period: 1/5/2017-1/5/2020. Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval.

The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Ce-Classes.com has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6320. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Ce-Classes.com is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

The Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #852 BAP-Expires 3/31/2019

The California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Ce-Classes.com is approved to provide continuing education by the following professional organizations: ASWB and APA. The California Board of Behavioral Sciences, BBS, recognizes relevant course work/training that has been approved by these nationally recognized certifying bodies to satisfy renewal requirements.

New York Social Work Board – Ce-Classes.com is recognized by the New York State Education
Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of
continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0120.

The Florida Board of Nursing (CE Provider #: 50-4896) Expires 10/31/2020 Do not send certificates to the Florida Board of Nursing. You must keep this certificate for 4 years.